Redaction and Publication Officer

Redaction and Publications Officer

23 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid, Edinburgh | Starting ASAP

Day Rate: £187.80

• Redact documents (witness statements, hearing transcripts, etc.) for publication, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the Chair's General Restriction Order (GRO).
• Prepare and publish documents to the Inquiry website in line with the GRO.
• Carry out audio and error checks on transcripts from the Transcription Services provider.
• Create and apply ciphers to redacted information, maintain cipher databases, and update process flowcharts.
• Develop detailed knowledge of the Inquiry's evidence database, case studies, and redaction guidelines.
• Work closely with Legal and Paralegal Teams when redacting sensitive personal data for release to Core Participants.
• Manage day‑to‑day redaction and publication processes, reporting issues and recommending improvements.
• Contribute effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team, supporting wellbeing, communication, and collaborative working.
• Safeguard the integrity of the Inquiry by managing organisational, personal, and reputational risks.
• Support the Assistant Head of Redaction & Publication in delivering timely publications aligned with the GRO.
• Provide cover in the Assistant Head's absence, supporting colleagues handling sensitive information.
• Ensure compliance with Restriction Orders, Inquiry policies, Data Protection legislation, and UK GDPR.
• Support Inquiry teams with cipher key creation/maintenance and short‑notice document redaction requests from Counsel.
• Process and analyse sensitive documentary evidence and conduct research tasks to support Counsel and solicitors.

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working in small or medium‑sized teams.
• Ability to manage distressing subject matter with resilience.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to work autonomously with responsibility for document quality.
• Analytical and lateral thinker (e.g., context and jigsaw identification).
• Flexibility to work across functions within the wider REM Team.

This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.